Martenitsa - Wikipedia
A Martenitsa (Bulgarian: мартеница, pronounced [ˈmartɛnit͡sa]; Macedonian: мартинка, romanized: martinka; Greek: μάρτης, romanized: mártis [ˈmaɾ.tis]; Romanian: mărțișor [mər.t͡siˈʃor] ⓘ; Albanian: verore) is a small piece of adornment, made of white and red yarn and usually in the form of two dolls, a ...
The Celebration of Bulgarian Martenitsa: Traditions, Symbolism, …
2024年8月26日 · This vibrant custom, which takes place on March 1st, is steeped in rich history and cultural significance. At the heart of the celebration are the Martenitsi, small adornments made from red and white yarn, symbolizing the arrival of spring and the renewal of life.
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2022年2月28日 · Putting on a martenitsa on March 1 is one of the most popular traditions in Bulgaria.The martenitsa is an adornment made with intertwined white and red threads. Its colours have a symbolic meaning: red represents blood and life, while white – purity and happiness.
Baba Marta & Martenitsa: 7 Facts about this Bulgarian Holiday
A martenitsa (plural: martenitsi) are amulets or tokens of Baba Marta. The colors are almost always exclusively red and white (though there are some local variations). The red symbolizes birth or life, while the white symbolizes cleansing and newness. Thus, together the colors invoke rebirth and starting anew. See also.
What is Martenitsa, exactly? Who is Baba Marta, by the way?
2021年8月26日 · Martenitsa (Bulgarian red and white bracelet) is a little decoration made of white and red yarn that is worn from March 1 till the first blossoming tree or stork appears. As a result of this tradition, the 1st of March has become one of the most Bulgarian traditions ever.
Martenitsa – the Red-and-White Adornment - Svet's Travel Guides
2016年3月1日 · A martenitsa is a tiny piece of adornment, usually in the form of a band wrist, composed of white and red interwoven yarns typically in the form of a male and female dolls. The two dolls are called Pizho and Penda.
Baba Marta Day: Martenitsa Craft and More - InCultureParent
2013年2月28日 · How to make Martenitsa for Baba Marta Day Craft. Bracelet-style martenitsi are easy to make–a strand of red, a strand of white yarn, tied at the end and twisted hand over hand, then adorned with a few beads in the center. Styles abound, and even in Bulgaria, not everyone makes them by hand. They are sold in markets.
The Bulgarian Tradition of Martenitsa - Българска национална …
2018年1月3日 · On that day and a few days afterwards, Bulgarians exchange and wear the so-called “Martenitsas” – decorative pieces of red and white twisted threads, symbolising health and happiness and a lucky charm against evil spirits. The Martenitsas are given away to friends, family and colleagues and are worn around the wrist or on clothes.
Baba Marta and the Martenitsa – an old Bulgarian tradition
2015年2月27日 · One of the most ancient traditions in Bulgaria is called “Baba Marta” (literally – “Grandma March”). It is a pagan tradition and we celebrate it on the 1st of March. The symbol of this tradition is the martenitsa. The martenitsa is a piece of decoration in red and white, which has two main versions. The traditional one consists of two ...
Pizho and Penda: the folklore symbolism of the martenitsa
2015年3月1日 · In some cases the two twisted ends of the martenitsa have a male and female figure, made of cotton or wool, hanging from them - Pizho and Penda. In our day martenitsas are worn pinned onto an item of clothing, tied to the wrist or around the neck as a necklace.